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Politicians North and South meet to discuss Troubles “amnesty” proposals

Politicians north and south of the Irish border have met the families of the Troubles victims to support their opposition to introduce an “amnesty” for legacy killings. Last month, the UK government announced plans to end all prosecutions in Northern Ireland for incidents up to April 1998. But local politicians and family members say it’ll

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Letterkenny facing shortage of student accomodation – LYIT SU

Letterkenny and the surrounding areas is facing a shortage of student accomodation, according to the LYIT Students’ Union. They claim that a notable number of students have contacted their offices in recent weeks seeking a place to stay in the town before the upcoming academic year – but with all available options already booked up.

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Women urged to carefully check breast screening appointments

The National Screening Service is urging women who receive BreastCheck appointments to carefully check which centre they are being called to. Since last week, a number of women have been arriving at the wrong centre. Since last week, BreastCheck been screening in two locations in the county – Letterkenny and Donegal Town. However, they say

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Jason Smyth is an exceptional athlete – Michal D. Higgins

Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins led the tributes to Jason Smyth today. The Derry man won the Men’s T13 100m Final at the Paralympics in Tokyo this morning. The 34-year-old completed the sprint in a time of 10-point-5-3 seconds to win his sixth Paralympic gold medal. President Higgins described the achievement as “extraordinary” and

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27 Covid patients at LUH as immunologist predicts school cases

A leading immunologist says its likely there’ll be covid cases in schools when they reopen, despite children over 12 receiving their first covid vaccines. It comes as the Chief Medical Officer looked to reassure parents that school’s haven’t been a major source of disease transmission so far. While 1,706 new cases of covid-19 were reported

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Watch: Managers Reaction as Cockhill Celtic leave it late to beat Letterkenny Rovers

Cockhill Celtic came from behind to beat Letterkenny Rovers 2-1 in the League Cup on Sunday afternoon. Simon McGlynn gave Rovers the lead after 13 minutes but 16 minutes from the end Corey McBride levelled from a free kick. Christy McLaughlin then netted the Cockhill winner in the dying moments of the game. Ryan Ferry

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Cllr McGuinness “an example for any of us to follow” – Nicholas Crossan

Tributes are continuing to be paid to Councillor Bernard McGuinness, the Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, after his death at the age of 77. Cllr McGuinness was the longest-serving member on Donegal County Council, having first been elected in 1979, and maintaining his seat at each subsequent local election. Nicholas Crossan is the Leas-Cathaoirleach

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Jason Gibson on Bonagee United’s League Cup win over Monaghan United

Bonagee United started their season with a 1-0 win over Monaghan United in the League Cup. Chris Dillon’s late strike was the difference between the two sides in what was Monaghan’s first game under the bracket of the Ulster Senior League. Bonagee boss Jason Gibson joined Eóin Catterson on Sunday Sport to discuss the game…

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Tributes paid following death of Inishowen MD Cathaoirleach

Cllr Bernard McGuinness, the Cathaoirleach of Inishowen Municipal District and Donegal County Council’s longest serving member has died. He was 77. Cllr McGuinness, a Culdaff based publican, was first elected to Donegal County Council for Fine Gael in 1979, and has been returned in every subsequent local election. He also contested a number of General

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Brian Dooher & Conor McKenna on Tyrone’s All Ireland Semi Final win over Kerry

Tyrone will play in the All Ireland Final against Mayo in two weeks after they beat Kerry by one point after Extra Time. It finished at Croke Park 3-14 0-22 in favour of the Red Hands. Tyrone joint managers Brian Dooher gave their thoughts to Aisling O’Reilly after the game… Aisling also got the thoughts

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Number of Inishowen disability services affected by Covid outbreaks

It’s emerged that a number of services in Inishowen have been affected by the increasing number of COVID-19 cases amongst staff, residents and day services attendees in the Inishowen Disability Services. The HSE says a number of services have been closed or reduced as a result of Public Health and Infection Prevention Control advice. They

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Letterkenny walk-in vaccination centre open for ages 12 and up this weekend

The LYIT vaccination centre is once again open for walk-ins, as the HSE is extending its walk-in vaccination programme to children aged 12 to 15 for the first time this weekend. The Letterkenny walk-in centre will be open today Saturday from 1pm to 4pm, and tomorrow Sunday from 8:30am to 4pm for anyone over the

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